(Quick thoughts)
If you haven't seen the Sterling Shepard catch, not sure which rock you live under, but it must be large.
Brad Wing may be top 3 punter in the league this year. Guy is very good.
The young wideouts aren't going to get many looks if the QBs don't have TIME TO THROW THE BALL.
(Break it down)
First pass D situation with the 1s:
Giants line up in a nickel formation, with Owa Odighizuwa next to Hankins, DRC in slot, Apple on outside, Casillas and Sheppard at LBs. The play ended up being a 7 yard gain, with Apple making the tackle after a comeback route. However, it was Double O making a difference with the pressure:
Bull rush with a little dip there by Owa. If Double O can bring the heat, add him to Vernon and JPP? Bring someone else in there besides Hankins who is practically dancing with the center? Dangerous.
Andre Williams hits the hole instead of bouncing outside:
Looks like Williams found 2 holes on one play. Amazing really. The second cut up field, a speedier guy may go outside the WR there, but Williams loves that contact and lowers the BOOM.
Then bounces outside when the hole was filled:
Marshall Newhouse still needs work:
Jerry doesn't get to the second level either, not like it matters on this play. Do notice Shep's effort in the slot.
Giants paid for Vernon's disruption and potential sacks. I'll take a play like this any day:
Vernon goes around 2 guys, bumped by a stunting JPP and still gets a hit on a QB that is more than capable of running. Also like how he started standing up.
Darkwa got put into a couple 3rd and 18s for draws. The guy runs so hard and hungry. If he gets cut, he will be picked up and will do damage in this league. Believe that.
It was interesting to see Collins and Thompson stay together at safeties with the 2s. I guess they have to continue with that communication and learning each other's tendencies and what not. Also noticed they switched sides a few times, wasn't necessarily TE dependent, either.
There was a play to Shep in the back corner of the endzone where Nassib was too short with the pass. He's gotta put the ball out there, but it may be a timing thing. Should have been thrown as soon as he got the ball and have Shep run under it.
Berhe first came in for Collins, NOT Thompson. Was actually in with DT with the 2s. Interesting. See him read the line crash to their left, shoots in to set the edge and make the play in the backfield:
You can actually see Thompson direct the coverages while watching the game. For a rookie, first "real" game, that speaks volumes.
Okwara who is an UDFA from Notre Dame (78) gets plenty of pressure, and I think he definitely makes the team.
There was an overthrow by the Dolphins that somehow ended up being a touchdown. Play was a joke.
Brad Bars, the linebacker, looks and moves like a lineman. Which isn't great when he is getting spun out of his shoes. Goodson, Taylor, Bars all missed on one play. Each of them looked silly.
Goodson got BURNED on a playaction, but the tight-end dropped the wide open pass. However, the rookie started to get much better as the game went on.
Love the idea of blitzing Deayon from the slot.
Gettis may be one of the first cuts. Guy is a walking penalty.
Roger Lewis Jr got reps all game long.
Defensive Tackle Jermelle Cudjo (76) had a nasty swim move with 7 left in the 3rd. Keep an eye on him as they need pass rushers at the DT position. Later he broke through again to hit ball carrier in the backfield which was finished by Deayon. Cudjo needs to make those plays to stick, because at the age of 29, he may be on the outside looking in. Read about him here.
Mentioned it in the game but Ishaq Williams had a TD saving tackle on a punt return, guy can MOVE for being 6-4, 253. Had him as a linebacker in that nickel package as well, came in on a blitz, jumped over a lineman, and made a hit in the backfield. Next play he does the same, and helps stuff a 3rd and 1.
Paul Perkins has some wheels and excellent cutting ability. Would love to see him in space, which rarely happens due to the terrible line play. However, not securing a handoff before he started running gave the ball to the Dolphins. Not good.
Team is far from perfect. Offensive line depth is laughable. Nassib was throwing scared. Never got a chance to get comfortable, and was running for his life almost immediately. Defense has some playmakers but NEEDS to play controlled. Couple plays where guys were over pursuing, playing man not ball, etc. Fundamentals, kids. On to Saturday.
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